MILTON BRUNSON ELEMENTARY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME,BUT OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK FROM PIPE AT DISH MACHINE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,FOOD MANAGERS OFFICE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,PAPER STORAGE WALL CLOSET IN LUNCH ROOM,PRE-K 109 ON TOY SHELF,PRE-K 111 ON FLOOR UNDER CHAIRS & SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE CLOSET.ALSO KITCHEN,LUNCH ROOM,GYM,PARKING LOT DOORS NEAR SECURITYNOT RODENT PROOFED.NO CURRENT LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,PRE-K 109 & 111 ALL SHELVING UNITS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 1A,1B,1C,,PRE- K 109 & 111,BOILER & ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND TOILET IN PRE-K 111.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE-K 111.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3RD FL. GIRL'S 1ST HAND SINK NO HOT RUNNING WATER.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3RD FL. GIRL'S 1ST HAND SINK NO HOT RUNNING WATER.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.